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Brittany Snow: Sophia Bush Helped Me Overcome Anorexia
Thursday April 17, 2008

Brittany Snow

Prom Night star Brittany Snow says she couldn't have beat her nine-year battle with anorexia without the support of actress (and BFF) Sophia Bush.

"Sophia gives really, really good advice," Snow, 22, reveals in the May issue of CosmoGIRL!. "I was going through a difficult time, and she was going through a difficult time figuring out the whole Chad [Michael Murray split] thing.

"We had so many slumber parties where she held my hand [as we worked] through a lot of different things," Snow goes on. "When somebody can be there through something like that, they're a friend forever."

Snow says she decided to make her struggle with anorexia public after two of her friends died from an eating disorder.

"I was devastated," she says. "I have so many girlfriends who are not even in Hollywood who struggle with eating disorders — Sophia and Amanda [Bynes] are the only two people I know who are happy with their bodies."

Living in the superficial world of Hollywood, Snow says she is glad she overcame her battle at an early age.

"I think everybody wants to be popular, especially out here in Hollywood," she says.

"Thank God I went through all of that so early, in middle and high school, to realize it's not about being popular or cool — it's about being who you are."

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PagePosted by Mandi Illuzzi at 12:51 pm ET     Permanent Link | 23 Comments
Categories: Amanda Bynes | Brittany Snow | Sophia Bush | Anorexia | Eating Disorders


9:52 PM Anonymous Says:

This is so inspiring to all young girls. First that Britney would have the strength to admit something so life encroaching but also because she's fought it and never claimed it was easy. I also extremly respect friend, Sophia Bush. She stuck with her friend at probably one of the hardest times in Britney's life. A lot of people would have ditched a disordered friend to handle it themselves because it's "too much drama." Sophia's condfidence, kindness and loyalty radiate off of her beautiful actions. These are the girls you feel you could be friends with; these are the girls who are changing Hollywood. They're such role models. Congrats Britney and koudos Sophia.

10:01 PM Anonymous Says:

actually i used to hav an eating disorder and i still do i think that its great that brittany can overcome that i wish i have the power that she does UR MY IDOL GIRL!!!! ILY MAN!!!!

10:41 AM Anonymous Says:

BRITNEY U ARE AN AMAZING ROLE I LOVE U U ARE ME IDOL!!! yOU ADMITTED A SECRET THAT NO ONE WOULD EVER ADMIT. I WISH I COULD MEET I HAVE SEEN ALL YOUR MOVIES I WISH ONE DAY I COULD MEET YOU.. I NO ONE DAY I WILL HOPEFULLY soon.... Your personality is soo nice and u are nice to anyone that comes ur way prom night was really good and soo was john tucker must die.. luz u

2:54 PM Anonymous Says:

She joined in the wealthy men and celeb club m i l l i o n a i r e c h a t s.c o m where is full of rich men and sexy ladies. she has posted many of her hot photos there

12:44 PM Anonymous Says:

Whatever WICKED, we all know you like to post mean thoughtless things and then claim not to be the one that posted them, we all know that you love to start trouble, so just save the excuses.

8:21 AM Anonymous Says:

haha, that is seriously so sad. I personally CANNOT believe that after that emotional article, and her serious personal struggle, that someone would ever have the guts and nerves to say that.
its really unbelievable. FIRST of all... brittany snow is an amazing role model and is in NO WAY even close to looking heavy... so idk what u are looking at..
SECOND.. Brittany snow mustve like.. done something to you, because she is really nice to her fans, and sweet to everyone, so i dont see a reason to be cruel for NO REASON AT ALLL... unless ur just looking for extra attention.
which is still rediculas.
that is all i have to say ,
please have a heart to this inspiring person who helps alot of people.

thanks

8:12 PM Anonymous Says:

Brittany Snow is very lucky to have a good friend, like Sophia Bush, be there during her battle with Anorexia, and it takes a lot of courage for somebody, like Brittany, to go public with the disease, especially after you lost 2 friends to an eating disorder! It's interesting that Sophia & Amanda Bynes are the only two girls who are comfortable with their bodies!, etc.

6:35 PM Anonymous Says:

I really dont think Brittany snow is looking for people to care although they do. I think she is trying to say stars go through alot of the things average people go through. and those of you calling brittany fat and everything do you really think its going to make a difference to her what you think i mean its quite clear that you get pleasure in insulting someone you know really nothing about so really you should just grow up no one is impressed

5:45 PM Anonymous Says:

Good people, just ignore the so-called Wicked person. It's obvious the ignorant comments are meant to piss people off and get a reaction. No more, no less. It's best to ignore the insanity and stupidity.

5:45 PM tina Says:

actually, to all those that are responding to this ignorant useless "wicked", (myself included) we're just giving this disgusting person exactly what they want...some attention, wheter negative or not...so please, just stop responding to this idiot and once this moron realizes no one cares, then the ridiculous posts will stop.

5:36 PM Anonymous Says:

You know what "Wicked" its people like you that can really screw up someones life....Its seems that you have some issues yourself that you should be tending to... I think that the story is great and i'm glad that she overcame her illness....You should just back off. Grow a set off balls and move on in ur phsycotic life.

3:58 PM Lale Says:

This is in no way an attempt to undermine the significance of having an eating disorder, but why does Brittany Snow keep bringing it up when she's got something to plug? I remember hearing about her anorexia years ago, then it came out again when Hairspray was debuting. You can't keep using this one, honey. Time to find a new reason for people to care.

3:48 PM Anonymous Says:

I LOVE Sophia Bush! She is absolutely stunning and a good actress as well.

3:23 PM Jess Says:

Wicked you have some serious issues going on. Stop commenting and go find yourself a shink. You need help STAT!

2:42 PM Anonymous Says:

I'm happy for Brittany, she is a very talented actress and looks amazing! I love Sophia Bush dearly, I think I am probably her number one fan, and Chad didn't deserve a wife as good as her!

2:30 PM Anonymous Says:

I'm glad for Brittany Snow. She always seemed like a nice girl and I'm glad things are working out for her.

2:08 PM tina Says:

1:55 wicked

it must feel good to show people how ugly you are with words...

2:05 PM The Maven Says:

Wicked- what sort of human being are you? This girl probably went through hell all those years and you call her fat?

1:55 PM §*Wicked*§ Says:

She still looks fat. Relaspe Brittney and lose those fat cheeks of yours.

1:52 PM sarah Says:

i love brit. heard of her name be4 but really didnt know who she was, but when i saw her in the movie prom night.. she looked amazing and beautiful<3333

1:40 PM Anonymous Says:

sophia bush is amazing <3!

1:25 PM Anonymous Says:

anorexia [how ever you may spell it] is a really big battle =(
Im happy things worked out !!! your a really good actress
&&&
also i love muh body even if its huge [to me]

love your body ladies

1:19 PM Anonymous Says:

I love Sophia Bush... how great of a friend to have her help you out like that..

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